Chapter 661 Apology
Elder Lu, seeing Chen Xuan’s silence, assumed he was worried and said solemnly, “Mr. Chen, the Nine Needles of Rejuvenation are no small matter. You must prepare thoroughly. What if that fellow finds the divine doctor and learns the Nine Needles of Rejuvenation? It would be very disadvantageous to you.”
Chen Xuan chuckled, “Elder Lu, please put your mind at ease.”
Elder Lu, seeing Chen Xuan’s confidence, couldn’t help but be curious. Did Chen Xuan have some trump card?
However, he still worried that Chen Xuan was young and impulsive, underestimating others. It was well known that the Nine Needles of Rejuvenation were extraordinary.
Moreover, although Chen Xuan seemed powerful now, there were many legendary great doctors in Jiangnan Province and even throughout Xia Nation who hid their identities and names, dwelling amidst the bustling cities.
But how could he know that Chen Xuan was actually the person Elder Huang had been trying to find at all costs?
Elder Lu glanced at Chen Xuan and suddenly remembered something. He said,
“Mr. Chen, I know you are not just a doctor, but also the future successor of the Su family’s business. Now that you are so famous, you can strike while the iron is hot, fully commercialize the Benevolent Heart Medical Hall, and build your own hospitals and clinics.”
This morning, he had learned that Chen Xuan would become the successor to the Su family’s assets. The entire upper-class circle of the provincial capital had exploded upon hearing this news, thinking that Su Gan must have lost his mind to make such a foolish decision.
He felt quite displeased!
Elder Lu was not a businessman but a proper doctor. He had never considered doing big business. As a result, the Benevolent Heart Medical Hall had a great reputation but was unique. Elder Huang, on the other hand, had already turned his medical halls into a chain.
He wanted the Benevolent Heart Medical Hall to become an important bargaining chip in Chen Xuan’s hands, an impressive performance that would silence those who looked down on Chen Xuan!
Chen Xuan instantly understood Elder Lu’s good intentions and said, “Elder Lu, let’s do as you say. Have you considered opening chain stores?”
Elder Lu smiled and said, “Someone had suggested to me before that I should open wholly-owned chain stores and hospitals, but I refused. We already had plans, but this time, our plans can be bolder.”
Chen Xuan frowned, “Hmm?”
Elder Lu’s gaze sharpened and he said, “We acquire Elder Huang’s chain medical halls. That will be a giant leap!”
Chen Xuan couldn’t help but feel amused and exasperated, “Elder Lu, doesn’t that sound rather unreliable? Would Elder Huang sell to us?”
Elder Lu chuckled, “Honestly, I also thought it was unreliable, but Elder Huang has listed all his properties for sale. I tried to make an offer, and Elder Huang said it could be discussed.”
Chen Xuan’s eyes widened, finding it incredible. Elder Huang hated him the most, how could he sell all his life’s work to him?
“Then let’s go and try.”
Chen Xuan nodded and without further ado, got into Elder Lu’s car, and they set off together to talk to Elder Huang.
Elder Lu had arranged to meet Elder Huang at a tea house with an ancient and elegant ambiance. In less than half an hour, Chen Xuan and Elder Lu arrived at the designated tea house, Tea Fragrance!
The name was simple, but this tea house was extremely prosperous, seven stories high, bustling with people, and exceptionally lively. As soon as they entered, a rich aroma of tea wafted through.
Wuyi Mountain Premium Da Hong Pao!
Chen Xuan’s eyes lit up upon smelling the tea.
The grade of the Tea Fragrance tea house had been elevated once again. One must know that Wuyi Mountain Premium Da Hong Pao was extremely expensive, costing one hundred thousand yuan per jin!
“Elder Lu, Elder Huang is waiting for you on the seventh floor!”
The staff immediately greeted Elder Lu with smiles and bows, showing extreme enthusiasm, indicating that Elder Lu was clearly a regular customer.
Elder Lu nodded slightly. Just as the staff was about to lead Elder Lu, Elder Lu stopped and extended his hand towards Chen Xuan, saying respectfully, “Mr. Chen, please!”
The staff member was stunned on the spot!
Seeing Chen Xuan, he had assumed Chen Xuan was Elder Lu’s disciple. But he never expected Elder Lu to treat this young man with such respect. Who exactly was this young man?
His surname was Chen, and he was so young!
And Elder Lu, a renowned doctor, treated him with such reverence. Could he be the new Jiangnan Medicine King, Chen Xuan?
It had to be said that although this staff member’s status was not high, he had keen insight.
As a service worker, the staff member needed to be perceptive. Moreover, working in Tea Fragrance for a long time, he was accustomed to observing everything around him, making it normal for him to infer Chen Xuan’s identity from subtle cues.
Chen Xuan stepped forward, with Elder Lu following closely behind, always maintaining a half-step distance from Chen Xuan to show respect.
The staff member observed this scene and couldn’t help but sigh in admiration. How many young people in Jiangnan Province could command such respect from the renowned Doctor Lu?
As the staff member was lost in his thoughts, Chen Xuan and Elder Lu had already reached the seventh floor.
Tea Fragrance was located by the banks of Tianshui Lake, offering a panoramic view of the lake scenery. The seventh floor was the highest building in the vicinity, making it the best vantage point.
At this moment, the surface of Tianshui Lake was covered in a thin white mist, like wisps of ethereal smoke, creating a mesmerizing effect.
Compared to the crowdedness of the other six floors, the seventh floor currently had only one table and a few chairs set up.
According to Elder Huang’s explanation, floors one to six were for people to drink tea and relax, while the seventh floor was designated for negotiations.
Especially in ancient times, when there were frequent disputes and even casualties among the common folk in the martial world, to prevent large-scale riots that could harm innocents, negotiations would often take place on the seventh floor of Tea Fragrance. Only if negotiations failed would conflicts erupt!
Nowadays, the seventh floor was mostly used for business dealings. It was rumored that the business for the Yangtze River Bridge was negotiated on this seventh floor.
Elder Huang had already arrived, and sitting beside him was a young man, who was none other than Elder Huang’s disciple, Du Ziqiang, who had clashed with Chen Xuan at the entrance of the medical conference venue!
“Elder Huang, you’ve arrived early!”
Elder Lu chuckled.
“Elder Lu is not late either!”
Elder Huang opened his eyes and greeted Elder Lu. Upon seeing Chen Xuan, his expression froze, and his eyes shot out a venomous glare!
He slammed the table and angrily exclaimed, “Why are you here? I didn’t invite you!”
At this moment, Elder Huang’s hatred for Chen Xuan was undoubtedly at its peak. Chen Xuan had not only snatched away his title of Jiangnan Medicine King but also made him lose all face, forcing him to come here to sell off his assets!
Similarly, Elder Huang’s disciple, Du Ziqiang, yapped like a mad dog, pointing his finger at Chen Xuan’s nose and gritting his teeth, “We didn’t invite you, so get out! Otherwise, I’ll call the security guards right now and throw you out!”
He had originally thought Chen Xuan was just going to the Medicine King competition for a superficial gain, so he had instructed his uncle, Second Master Huang, to teach Chen Xuan a lesson. However, he never expected Chen Xuan to not only defeat Second Master Huang but also defeat Elder Huang himself, thus claiming the title of Jiangnan Medicine King!
He found it difficult to accept that a young man of similar age to him had achieved such great success!
Envy!
Resentment!
Elder Lu said coldly, “If that’s the case, then there’s nothing to discuss. Mr. Chen, let’s go!”
With that, Elder Lu prepared to turn and leave with Chen Xuan.
“Wait…”
Elder Huang’s expression changed, and he extended his hand, stopping Chen Xuan and Elder Lu.
Elder Lu and Chen Xuan stopped in their tracks, exchanging glances. They saw the suspicion in each other’s eyes, as if to say, “Elder Huang actually stopped us…”
“So, there is something to discuss?”
Elder Lu slowly turned around and said.
Elder Huang’s shops were all in prime locations. When Elder Huang wanted to develop his medical hall business rapidly, these were excellent opportunities. He had spent countless efforts on these shops, and he naturally would not let them slip away.
“There is something to discuss, there is something to discuss,” Elder Huang took a deep breath, suppressing himself.
To be honest, there were plenty of people who wanted to take over his business, but only Elder Huang’s offer could make him feel tempted. And he was short on cash, so he had to bow his head.
“Since you want to talk business, then have your disciple apologize to Mr. Chen!”
Elder Lu glanced at Du Ziqiang beside him.
“For me to apologize to him, on what grounds?” Du Ziqiang said in exasperation.
“Apologize to Mr. Chen!”
Elder Huang’s expression changed, and he uttered the words almost through gritted teeth.